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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-01

The lot Of an express messenger is not al
together happy one. His responsibilities are
great, and if he is shot and bound by rob-
hers, and his safe is rihed, he is generally
suspected of being an accomplice in the crime.
This is the case with Lcake. who was robbed
and shot on West Shore train on Wednesday
night Unfortunately for him he is not badly
wounded, and the stories he tells do not quite
agree 1t is only fair to urge, however, that the
nnlucky fellow shall have time to recover CON
hOl of his nerves before he is judged too harsh
y. Or has it come to this that to avoid sus-
picion all express messengers who arc robbed
must also get themselves killed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
wAYNAssURo wAIFs.
Interesting Items From the Lively Little
Town in the Sandy Valley.

Interesting Items From the Lively Little
Town in the Sandy Valley.
Everybody can get shaved now as we
have another barber located near the
postoffice.
The most attractive Christmas tree
in town was the one decorated by F.
Mct!ort, at his home.
Thomas and Bye Belding are visiting
their parents for a few days. We
welcome them here at any time.
Mr.. c. A. Monroe, a dentist, has per
manently located here and has been
meeting with good success. He is a
nice gentleman.
Mrs. James Boyd has been very i'll
for the past six weeks, in fact is almost
at deaths door at present, The sympa-
thy of the community go out to the
husband and relatives of this worthy
lady.
Our town has been redeemed. Bas-
mess seems to have resumed its origi-
nal character and our merchants mani
fest a happy condition by shaking
hands with everybody they meet, and
wishing them a Happy New Year"
jeff Welker says that Cooks r. r.
will come now and soon, because he
has taken hold of it and will grade a
portion of it himself. Let every farmer
on the line do as JEFF has done. The
committee appointed here sometime
since at an advertised railroad meeting,
either lack ability, influence OF courage,
or are antagonistic to the project.
The Presbyterians had quite a nice
treat Of candy, nuts, etc. for their Sun
day school scholars, and also creditable
exercises consisting OF songs, recita-
tions and scriptural reading. The
Methodists followed with about the
same program, on Sunday night, 18th
houses being filled to their utmost ca
pacity. AL who were there express
themselvee as having been well enter
tained at both places.
The schools show a prosperous con-
dition by the close attentiveness of the
pupils and their love for their respect
i've teachers; by the manifestations, of
rapid improvement and from the fact
that everybody speaks well of the man
agement. On last Friday night Prof.
J. L. Robb was presented with an
elegant gold-headed cane, by the pupils
of his department, George Yargar max
ing known in an excellent speech that
the cane was a token given to show
the respect and esteem in which Mr..
RObb was held by his pupils, to which
speech the Professor responded in a
few Well-chosen remarks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29

up the side window in the postOffice
building, broke the fastening and en-
tered, and secured all the change and
stamps-the amount not known-and
departed The amount taken from the
mail secured is not known as what was
, In the sacks cannot be given. No clue.
William s. Bowman, formerly of Mas
sillon, is i'll trouble in Cleveland being
charged by his employers, Sipe & Sigler,
jewelers., with grand larceny. He was
employed as a porter and in his house
property was found to the value of
S190.50. Besides the jewelry, about
fifty pOcketbooks were found concealed
in the house. Bowman, until a year
ago, worked in Meyer i Gleim's drug
store, formerly owned by Arthur Con-
well. He was porter there for six
years and the pocketbOoks were evi-
IDENTIFY taken from that store. Bowman
is young man and began work for
Sipe & Sigler last January. He camt
well recommended, and was implicitly
trusted Bowman was arrested yester-
day, and Justice Hart held him in
$1,000 bail. He is the son of excellent
people, and his downfall is much re-
GREETED
John Pepper, one Of our policemen,
was suspended by Mayor Frantz last
evening. Monday evening, Pepper,
who is the day man and at that time
was off duty, met Joseph Baumberger
in Ertle & HenIy's restaurant, when
| Baumberger asked Pepper for money
which he owed him. This aggravated
our policeman so that he struck Baum
berger several times in the face with his
open hand. He then took hold of
Baumberger and told him he would
have TO go along with him. Bsumber-
ger went quietly along, and when at the
corner Of Charles and Erie the police
man struck him again and then took
him to the calabooSe, and when inside
instead Of locking him in the cell he re-
ceived several more blows from the
policemans fist, and then the door was
opened and he was told to go. Tues
day, morning Baumberger preferred
charges against Pepper, and on these
charges the Mayor suspended Pepper
until the next meeting of the Council
when the charges will be investigated
by that body and the case disposed Of,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
THE PRoDIGAL SON.
Kow the Y Youth of the Bible Story Finds
an Example IN our County.

Kow the outh of the Bible Story Finds
an Example IN our County.
Some eight years ago, Frank Bonnot
the fourteen-ye year-old son of Mr.. Charles
Bonnet, living at Louisville, this coun-
ty, became tired of life on the old home.
stead and concluded to strike out and
see something Of the world. Accord
ingly he disappeared from the neigh
bOrhood, to the great alarm of his pa
rents, to whom he had said nothing OF
his intended departure. o..
Frank took,t to the woods, and from
his place .of concealment watched a
searching party, conducted by his faith
er, hunt the neighborhood for the run
away, whom they supposed had met a
violent death. After eluding his pur-
suers, young Bonno made his way west
ward into Indiana and later to Illinois,
where for the past seven years he has
followed railroading in the capacity Of
a brakeman. During this time his pa
rents never received any information Of
his whereabouts, and mourned him as
dead. g., s,t4 ~"
Last Saturday afternoon, while Mr..
Bonnet was working in the general re-
pair shops at Louisville, of which es-
tablishmsnt he is the proprietor, he was
overwhelmed with Joy at seeing his
long lost Frank enter the door and sa-
lutte him with "Father, here l am; a
merry Christmas"
The young prodigal then told how
last week he had made up his mind to
return to the old home in time for a
Christmas greeting, and had come from
western Illinois directly to the lively
little town he called his home.
Mr.. Bonnot Immediately shut down
his shops, and going home he spread the
gladstone news and Immediately began
preparations for a great feast Ill honor
of his sons return, which was given
next day and attended by nearly all the
neighbors in that little burg While a
fatted calf was not killed, several large
turkeys were sacrificed upon the altar
of parental affection, and the occasion
was one of great rejoicing. "a,
Young Bonnot declares he has seen
enough of the world to satisfy him, and
has announced his intention of remain
ing in Stark county in future.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
VIII We Get Itp

The Cincinnati Enquirer of Decem-
Der 20 contains the following dispatch
from Pittsburg: The Flint Glass
Workers Union, whose members are
on strike, has purchased, for $4,000
factory near East Liverpool, Ohio.
At the outset sixty men viii be employ
ed, and additions made as the business
increases. The factory will be under
the direct supervision of the Union.
and the profits viii be turned into its
treasury. The Union is also negoti-
ating for the purchase of another fac
tory, and in addition to these the estab-
lishment Of one at Canton, Ohio, is not
unlikely. A resident of that town
called at the Union headquarters yes
terday and said he had $4,000 to in
vest. The strikers have given up ala
hopes of compromise and are prepar-
ing for long strike" s.,..
Thus it will be seen that Canton may
possibly number among her industrial
establishments glaSs-works. With the
many natural advantages and resources
of the city, such an industry could do
no otherwise than thrive. We hope to
hear more of this matter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
LOUISVILLE LINKS.
Made Into Chain by an Enterprisin
& Reporter,

Made Into a Chain by an Enterprising
Reporter.
Mr.. Wallace, the phrenologist,, is in
town. He examines two heads for a
! quarter, .u.sEsI Ha 81
A colored minstrel troupe, consisting
of three performers, drew good house
on Christmas eve, at Keimo Hall. 5.
The Canton Repository of last Satur-
day says the Louisville business men
are unit in favor of changing the
name of this village. The fact is, those
in favor of change of name could be
easily counted on the fingers of one
hand.
Mr.. Dominic Mercier, aged S6 years,
died at his home, three miles north of
this place, Saturday night and was
buried Tuesday morning from the
Catholic Church. Mr.. Mercier came to
this country from Bourogne, near Bel
fort, France, some 40 years ago, and
settled on the same tract of land were
he lived until his death.
On Christmas evening the Reformed
church was crowded even to the gallery
by a refined audience who were kept in
rapture from beginning to end by the
Gne music, vocal and instrumental,
discoursed by the choir and solos and
duets by amateurs. Sickness prevented
many children participated and in order
to give them a chance the program will
be repeated Sunday evening.
Mr.. Frank Bonnot, son of Mr.. Charles
Bonnot, took French leave from home
some seven years ago, when about 16
years of age, and during that long
period never informed his parents of
his whereabout, his neglect almost
drove his aged parents to distraction.
Last Saturday, without previous notice,
he appeared at the old homestead to
spend Christmas and gladen the hearts
of his parents and friends.
Mr.. George Dilger's employees invaded
his dormitory on Christmas morning,
while Mr.. Dilger was in the arms of
Morpheus. One of the invaders, Mr..
Joseph Bailly was holding in his arms
large. paste board box containing
fine set of harness, which he begged Mr..
Dilger, in neat speech, to accept as a
token of appreciation from his en-
ployes. Mr.. Dilger was taken by sur
prise but managed to thank them, and
passed around box filled with choice
cigars and other etceteras.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29

ing OF the Ohio State Grange, Patrons
OF Husbandry, held at this place. was
one OF the grandest meetings, in mum
Der and interest, in the history of the
order. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That Canton Grange No.
800 hereby tender their sincerest thanks
and express their kindest regards and
appreciation to the citizens of Canton
Tor their fraternal reception and royal
entertainment of the State Grange
PATRONS OF Husbandry during their
stay.
10 Louis Schaefer for the free use of
his Opera House and his genial and
characteristic address.
TO the decorating committee for the
asthetlc taste displayed in the deeora-
tlon OF the stage in the Opera House.
TO Mayor Blake for his able recep-
tion address, truly representing the
greatness of Canton and Stark county.
Fo Hon. William, Jr., who kindly
came from Washington City and deliv-
cred one of his most eloquent orations
on agriculture.
10 the Board of Trade, Business
Mems Association, and Mr.. f. R. Ely
i'll particular, for their interest mani
tested in various ways to make the stay
OF the Patrons pleasant and profitable
a. PoNTIUs,
THOMAS VAN Horn.
"a. }. N, SHAUB,
Committee
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
THE MAYOR CANEp.
How a Man is Rewarded in Canton
Doing His Duty as an Official.


How Man is Rewarded in Canton fol
Doing His Duty as an Official.
The Mayors courtroom was the
place of a scene which will long be re.
membered by those who were present
about six O'Clock Saturday night. Ever
since Mr.. Blake became involved in d
newspaper controversy his friends have
been concerned about his welfare, as il
is a well-knOwn fact that as a rule
editors are bloodthirsty set, and those
in Canton are no exception to this rule
itEhe climax came last Saturday night
when in the presence of several Car.
,tonians and in his own official rooms,
the Mayor of this city was caned
The Marshal and police force, togeth:
er with the Mayors clerk, Clipped in
and purchased an elegant gold-headed
cane, handsomely engraved and of the
finest finish. AT the time mentioned
the policemen assembled at the City
Hall; and City Solicitor Atlee Pomer-
enc, stepped forward and in a few we'll
chosen words made a tender Of the
cane to the Mayor in behalf Of the
donors, as testimonial of the esteem
in which he was held by them. =
The surprise of the Mayor was
complete, but aftera few moments
hesitation he responded in a few re.
marks in which he acknowledged his
appreciation of the present, both for
its intrinsic worth and for the motive
that prompted its presentation.
pMayor Blake Is almost afraid to carry
his cane in public for fear Of FLEEING rob
bed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
In a Tight Box.

Christ. Observation-Disclosures, who was
arrested Monday night on suspicion of
having fired the barn belonging to
George Myers, between Charles aud
Centre streets, was arraigned before
Mayor Blake yesterday afternoon.
After some deliberatiOn, the Mayor
concluded there were sufficient grounds
for holding Rauchenschwinder and he
accordingly bound him for appearance
next Friday in the sum of $500 In
default of bail he was handed over to
the authorities of the county jail.
Observation-Disclosures is but seventeen
years of age, and thus early in life
finds the prospect of serving a term i'm
States prison staring him in the face.
The testimony which will be offered
against him is said to be of a damaging
character.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
Doup VS.. Thompson.

George Doup appeared before Squire
Fulmer this morning and filed an
affidavit against Samuel Thompson for
assault and battery. Doup and Thorn
son, it appears, occupy the same house
at No. l58 East ,Tuscarawas street, and
as Doup came out into the hall Thomp.
son came up and struck Doup aside of
the head, saying he would show him
what he.was SAYING about his family
and the reputation of his house.
Thompson will have to answer before
the Justice for his actions. 81 I. 'ss.i a.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
A PAIR OF THEM.
John Danner and Charles Campbell Sur
prised by Their Employees.

ohm Danner and Charles Campbell Sur
prised by Their Employees.
A complete surprise was given Mr.
John Danner on Saturday afternoon by
the employees of bis shop in presenting
him with an Elegant gold headed cane
About o'clock he was gotten into the
shop and surrounded by his workmen,
when Mr.. George W.:Schroyer, on behalf
of the employees, made neat speech re-
viewing the works of Mr.. Danner, his
successes and reyerses in business life
commencing his inventive genius out
of which had grown these large and
prosperous works, and lauding him for
his honesty, kindness and integrity,
and presenting him with the cane as a
token of their appreciation. Mr.. Dan
ner responded to the workmen, thank
ing them for their kindness and assur-
ing them that they" had had a great
deal to do with his success, as they had
been the means that had werked' ont
the ideas in his mind into practical op-
Grafton. He said he never considered
himself above his employees, :, .' Il.
No sooner had he 6nisbed- than the
paint department came forward and
presented the foreman, Mr.. Charles
Campbell with handsome gold headed
cane. Mr.. Campbell accepted the pres
ent with many thanks. he being like
wise with Mr.. Danner completely sur
prised.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
The Holiday List.

The following persons have beer
granted license to wed: ..........
Gette Manhart and Annie May EIz-,
beck, OF Canal Fulton. .'r,,.
Samuel F. Slower and Emma Witwes,
of Plain township. -
Clement G, Gallatin and Clara Kelly,
of Lawrence township. 81,
+ Rein Myers and Mays Mays, Of
Waynesburg. ... ...
+ Harry Lee1 and Mary Rowinskey, of
New Berlin.
I Benjamin p. Baughman and Mary v.
Blocker, OF Sugar Creek township.
Charles J. Bissell and Mollie f. Ma
gel, of Alliance.
John Sulcman and Julia Forebush,
of Alliance.
Charles Schillinger and Frederick A.
Lehnis, of Canton.
Ithamer B. Hiram and Pen B. Bean,
of Massillon.
Jacob Breen and Sadie A. Shanafelt
of New Berlin. .....
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
For Columbus, no!

Sheriff Leininger left on an early
train for Columbus this morning, hay.
ing in charge two prisoners who are to
be incarcerated in the Penitentiary-
Wilbur W. Wynn and Wilson, the
horse thief.
Wynn goes up for four years fol-
assaulting his wife, while Wilson will
do penance for the period of five years
as punishment for appropriating a
horse which did not belong to him,
The prisoners will be delivered into
the custody Of the Warden tonight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
to National Convention, R. d. Bradley

to National Convention, r. ID. Bradley
Alternate, J. B. Reno.
Don't forget the Big Six Band at the
Opera House ON the 10th of January
A great program.
Miss Dora Cox, of No. 81 South
Market street, has returned from a
weeks visit with Massillon friends.
Married, on the 9th of December, by
Rev. E. p. Herbruck, at his study, Mr.
Jacob Breen and Miss Sadie A. Shana.
felt Both Of New Berlin.
The case of Edward Hershel for as.
saulting Edmond Williams was finished
before Justice Fulmer yesterday
Hershel was given a fine and costs
amounting to $25 and let go.
A three years and four months old
girl of John Forath. Of Rider street
died Wednesday morning of diph-
liberia. Funeral Thursday at Q O'Clock
Interment in Rowland cemetery.
J.F. Findley, of Butler University
IrvingtOn, Ind, has returned to Canton
on visit. Mr.. Findley has been a
teacher in this county for six years
and his many friends are glad to meet
him.
Mr.. George Rockefeller, OF Canon
City, Colorado, who is attending college
at Oberlin, is spending his vacation il
this city at the residence of Mr.. J. F
Campbell, on Cleveland avenve. He is
much pleased with Canton.
Most of the saloon keepers who were
convicted of selling liquor unlawfully
by Auditor Manly have come up and
settled their bills. Those who do moi
pay up by Wednesday, January 4, will
be compelled to pay the additional q
per cent.
The Sunday School of the Disciple
Church, on West Ninth street, gave a
Christmas entertainment at the Chcrch
last night. A package of tine candy
was given to each child present, and an
excellent program of songs, recitations
etc, rendered.
Charles w. BREEDER, of Massillon, has
dled petition with the Clerk of Courts
praying for divorce from his wife, Ida
NJ. BREEDER. He claims he has always
been good husband, but that his wife
will not live with him and she has gone
to New York and is studying for the
stage, intending to be an, actress.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
New Court Cases.

New cases have been filed in tie
Clerks office as follows:
9S-Adam Adair VS. Hiram Doll,
Treasurer Of Stark county. Civil ac-
ton.
5o99-James A. McFadden VS. Mary
a. Hench and Henry II. Hench. Civil
action.
56OO-John 5. Youtz VS. Charles Ia.
Juliard ct al.
56Ol Charles w. BREEDER VS. Ida N.
BREEDER Divorce on the ground Of
willful absence.
5602 Maria Wood VS. The Alliance
Bank Co. Civil action.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
Incendiary Fire.

A fire in the barn belonging to George
Myers, and located in the ally between
Center and Charles streets about six
o'clock last night, called out the de-
partment in force.
The. fire had gained such headway
that it was impossible to get it under
control, and the barn burned to the
ground. The building was an old one
and the loss is slight.
The police think that this fire was
caused by an incendiary, and have ar
rested Chris. Rauchenschwinder on
suspicion of being the fire bug. An in
vestigation will be made this afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
l~what,. In. N.m. y

Shakespeare said there was nothing
but there is. Would Cesar have had
such q notoriety il his name had been
Caleb w. Pickersgill? Think of Patti
drawing $1,000 night If the bill boards
announced her as Jane Brown! The
idea is absurd. DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Puragative Pellets is name that has
made a record. These tiny, sugar
coated pills cure sick and bilious head
ache, bowel complaint, internal fever
and costiyeness. ffTge GTAA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
Death of Mrs. j. M. Shelter.

Mrs. J. NJ. Shelter, a well-k known lady
resident of Beach City, and wife of eE-
County Commissioner Shelter, died as
her home in that village yesterday
morning, of heart disease. Mrs. Shet-
Ter was a lady of inestimable worth,
and was held in the highest esteem by
all who knew her. Generous to fault.
she had few enemies and many friends.
Her funeral will take place tomOr-
row, Thursday, from her late residence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
Election of Fair Directors.

|, The annual election for Directors OF
the Stark County Agricultural Society
will be held in the Society's room, Sat
urday, January :, 1888, between the
hours of 10 a. m. and 3p. nj. The fol
lowing names have been placed in nom
nation from their, respective town
ships:
=, Lake tp +. S,'Richards, Jacob His
ner, George Albright.
- Marlboro tp.-D. NJ. NiswOnger.
Washington tp, George Lozer, A. J.
Shaffer, So
Osnaburg tp.--.John Fl. Dagger, Josiah
Anthony! s.'
Pike tp.-Jerry Steiner, Joseph Brig
gle. =
Bethlehem tp.-H d. Brown, l.. $.
Smith. ....
nj Perry tp.-W. II. Essig, g. stump.
Jackson tp.-P. j. Palmer, J. X. Nc
Powell.
Plain tip. "A. NJ. Wise, Lewis Essig.
Only members residing in the county
and being over q years of age are en-
titled to vote.
ID. NJ. NIswoNeER, Pres't.
J. F. NIEsY, Sec'y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
strike of steubenvillo compositors.

SrEUBENvELLE, o., Dec. 27.-Com-
positors on the Herald, of this city, this
afternoon left their cases in body
because the proprietor attempted to
discharge the foreman without cause
for the purpose of placing George b.
HUFF in his place. In 1876 Huff went
to Wheeling and RATED on the Evening
Standard during the strike. Later he
worked on the Cleveland Leader, and
afterward came here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
G.. A. r.

Ladies and comrades of the G. A. H..
there will be a joint special meeting Of
the Post and Corps on Friday evening
December 30, at 1880 o'clock, to arrange
for the installation of the newly elected
officers of the Post and Corps. A fun
attendance is requested.
CHAs. j. BocKIUs,
D. b. HERSHEY, Post Com.
Adjutant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
Is That Sop

The Pittsburg Post says: "Canton,
o, is trying to organize ball team on
the cooperative plan. 1t is thought
that the plan won't work, and Canton's
place in the Ohio league may be filed
by another club.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
Grange Resolution

At the regular meeting of Canton
Grange No. 305, at Grange Hall, Canton,
Ohio, December "a, 1887, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The recent annual meet
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-29
Cleveland \ Canton Holiday

SieVo'"" 60 Cantoh MONDAY ExcurslonG-
On Dec. "a, 20, 20 and 81, and, Jan. 2.
the Cleveland Il Canton Railroad will
sell tickets to all points on the line az
one fare for the round trip, tickets
good until Jan. Sd, 1883. No rate to be
less than 40 cents unless the regular
round trip rate between two stations il
less -.